Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Pumpkins, pumpkins, everywhere!

On Sunday, I raced over to Michaels, where the fake pumpkins were 50% off plus I had a 20% off coupon also, good for the afternoon. I have been planning to use vinyl on pumpkins for months so I was thrilled to get these!

Now, this is not a project for the perfectionist because vinyl really doesn't like going around curves nicely. Add in the vertical lines on the pumpkin and it gets really hard. So, if you like things to be absolutely perfect, do not do this project - you will drive yourself crazy!

I used images from the new Cricut Seasonal Cartridge Chic & Scary (retails around $24.99). These were easy to cut out using the blade at 3, pressure and speed also at 3. Because there were only a few areas that needed to have the vinyl removed (eyes on the owl, bits on the witch), it took no time to get the vinyl ready to adhere.

there is also a row of cupcake holders not shown

I cut the witch using the flip button at 5". I cut the owl at 5" (no flipping) and the cat at 10". I tested everything out with black paper first to make sure I liked it since vinyl is more expensive.

Now, to adhere it. I used the Provocraft transfer tape to lift the vinyl off its backing and from there carefully manuevered the images onto the flattest sides of the pumpkins that I could find. For the owl, I ended up taking the transfer tape off, once I had most of the owl down since it was easier to lay him down and smooth the vinyl out as I went.

The cat was super tricky. Putting large vinyl images onto a rounded surface is tricky and the vinyl won't smooth down quite like you would like it. I considered not showing you guys this pumpkin, but figured, if you were going to try it yourself, you might as well know what the results could be.

Finally, I promised my taco bean soup recipe! I got this from a Weight Watchers meeting and 1 cup = 2 points (old system of points). It is delicious!

How funny that you made these! I'm actually doing the same thing! hahaha I bought my pumpkins 2 years ago and I made faces last year.... and so I was going to add other characters this year.... I don't have the Teresa Collins Cartridge... but I do have all the other Halloween ones and that's what I'm gonna use.... Thanks for sharing yours.... at least now I know what mine will look like! LOL

I love your pumpkins! I think I would go insane trying to adhere the vinyl onto the pumpkins, but thin is such a cute project and it turned out great I think I need to try it! Thanks so much for the inspiration! What a great idea! Something I can store away and use every year! Thanks so much!

So, love it. In fact, that is exactly what we did over the weekend. Went to a scrap retreat and we headed to michaels bought some pumpkins and cut vinyl and decorated w/flowers, bling, and we got crazy. I will share my pumpkins too. I had trouble w/the Chic and Scray w/gypsy though, didn't work. I had to use happy hauntings on mine. Provocraft is working on the issue w/gypsy and new cart - ugh.

Your pumpkins are super cute!!! Quit worrying about the vinyl bumps...I understand why you explained it...perfectionists would be crazy...but most people wouldn't notice the bumps and they are really, really cute!!

I am in awe of your creativity. I don't know how you do it all. This looks like another must have cartridge...love the Halloween banner. Thanks for the recipe, too. Sounds like a great one for taking to work.

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